At the University of Northern British Columbia, and University of Calgary, I have taught and continue to teach a range of courses, in the areas of planning and real estate development. A list of courses taught and their course descriptions can be found below.
ENPL 301 – Sustainable Communities
Graduate course, University of Northern British Columbia, School of Planning and Sustainability, 2023
This course focuses on the social dimension of planning, including the organization, function, development, and decline of human settlements. Students learn about the sociology of community and the relations between social interaction and physical structures. Topics include social impact assessments, indicators of sustainable communities, and current planning programs (e.g. healthy communities, new urbanism, and Smart Growth).
ENPL 320 – Land Use and Development Studio
Undergraduate course, University of Northern British Columbia, School of Planning and Sustainability, 2023
In this studio, students prepare a feasible land use plan and development scenario for a location in an urban setting at the neighbourhood scale. Students consider physical and regulatory constraints, and the influence of broader economic, environmental, political, and social forces. Students are introduced to site, market, and financial analyses; land use policy analysis; and regulatory and policy tools to support implementation.
ENPL 606 - Planning Theory, Process and Implementation
Graduate course, University of Northern British Columbia, School of Planning and Sustainability, 2021 - 2023
Theories of planning and how theory informs planning practice. How planners manage planning processes, how plans are implemented. Use of communicative skills important in expediting implementation within the political environment of planning practice.
ENPL 411 - Planning Theory, Process and Implementation
Undergraduate course, University of Northern British Columbia, School of Planning and Sustainability, 2021 - 2023
Theories of planning and how theory informs planning practice. How planners manage planning processes, how plans are implemented. Use of communicative skills important in expediting implementation within the political environment of planning practice.
ENPL 333 - Field School in Planning
Undergraduate course, University of Northern British Columbia, School of Planning and Sustainability, 2022
This field-based course provides students with a practical understanding of principles of planning in applied settings. Engagement with community members and professionals working in the field allows students to explore relevant and contemporary issues including determining a public interest. The course involves preparatory work during the regular semester, and an intensive field experience after the end of the semester.
ENPL 204 - Principles and Practices of Planning
Undergraduate course, University of Northern British Columbia, School of Planning and Sustainability, 2021
This course provides an introduction to, and understanding of, land use planning systems. Land use planning practice is heavily influenced by the legal and institutional structures in place, the values of the society it serves, and the local dynamics that exist. To gain an increased understanding of the importance of the context of planning, this course examines the structure of various land use planning systems, with a detailed focus on the structure and operation of the Canadian system. The course draws heavily upon examples of planning at the provincial and local levels in British Columbia.
EVDS 622 - Real Estate Development and Finance
Graduate course, University of Calgary, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, 2018 - 2020
Focuses on the principles of real estate development and finance. Provides hands-on experience through real-world simulations and case studies. Goal is for students to gain a basic understanding of the planning process in real estate development, including private public partnerships, and development impacts. Introduces fundamental tools for conducting an economic and fiscal analysis of real estate proposals. Students will have an opportunity to develop a pro forma as part of a risk assessment. Other topics include the use of GIS for location studies and market assessment.
REAL 567 - Project Based Capstone
Undergraduate course, University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business, 2020
Application of classroom learnings to a project relevant to the real estate industry. Sectors may include: commercial developers, brokerage firms, residential developers (greenfield and infill), municipal government and consulting firms.
EVDP 627 - Planning History and Theory
Graduate course, University of Calgary, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, 2017 - 2019
An introduction to planning history and theory. Develops a critical awareness of key historical, theoretical, and ethical frameworks; legal, political, and economic institutions; and an understanding of their implications for Canadian planning. Examines the historical evolution of community planning, and its influence on contemporary planning and the built environment. Develops an understanding of decision-making which integrates technical, social, environmental and political factors, and the professional roles of planners in this framework. A normative procedural approach to planning is presented, one which is appropriate for a pluralistic liberal democratic society.